Every year, it's the same story: stars, journalists and film buffs bask in the Cannes sunshine, while the vast majority of moviegoers in Paris wait patiently for the official competition and parallel selections to arrive in cinemas.
Once again this year, the anticipation is all the greater for the fact that the selection has divided the professionals on site, some of whom have adored works that others have loathed, and vice versa. So it's up to you to make up your own mind about the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival 2025!
Fortunately, a handful of events are striving to bring the atmosphere and discoveries of the Cannes Film Festival to Parisians... Among them, the now-famous Cannes à Paris, which unveils previews of films in the official selection. Head to the MK2 Bibliothèque from May 24 to 29, 2025!
Find out more about showtimes on the MK2 Bibliothèque website.
L'Agent Secret by Kleber Mendonça Filho, Prix de la Mise en Scène at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
Kleber Mendonça Filho presented his new film L'Agent Secret at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, from which he walked away with the Prix de la Mise en Scène and the Prix d'Interprétation Masculine for Wagner Moura. Read our review. [Read more]
A mere accident: Jafar Panahi wins the Palme d’Or 2025
Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Un simple accident by Jafar Panahi is an Iranian political drama exploring themes of revenge and memory. It hits theaters on October 1, 2025. [Read more]
Les Aigles de la République by Tarik Saleh, official competition at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
Les Aigles de la République (Eagles of the Republic), Tarik Saleh's new film, has been presented in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, and is therefore in contention for the Palme d'Or. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Hafsia Herzi's La Petite Dernière, Prix d'Interprétation Féminine at the Cannes Film Festival: Our opinion
La Petite Dernière, a drama by Hafsia Herzi starring Nadia Melliti, adapted from the novel by Fatima Daas, will be released in theaters on October 22, 2025, after its presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Dossier 137 starring Léa Drucker, the upcoming 2026 César winner for Best Actress, is now available on VOD: Our review
Will Dominik Moll's new film Dossier 137 match the success of La Nuit du 12? The feature film was unveiled in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Sentimental depth and acclaimed storytelling: Joachim Trier's multi-award-winning drama now on Canal+
Airing on March 3, 2026, at 9:10 PM on Canal+, "Sentimental Value" by Joachim Trier — which took home the Grand Prix at Cannes 2025 — features performances by Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. [Read more]
Bi Gan's Resurrection, Special Jury Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan presented his new film, Resurrection, at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. It was awarded the Prix Spécial du Jury. [Read more]
Echoes of the Past, Jury Prize at Cannes 2025, coming to VOD in May 2026
Mascha Schilinski's The Echoes of the Past, Cannes 2025 Jury Prize winner, will be available on VOD on May 19, 2026. A German drama about memory and the violence that is passed down through generations. [Read more]
Woman and Child, Iranian drama by Saeed Roustaee honored at Cannes
Presented in competition at Cannes 2025, Saeed Roustaee's Woman and Child hits theaters on February 25, 2026. [Read more]
Romería: Carla Simón's film, showcased at Cannes in 2025, due to hit cinemas in April 2026.
Presented in competition at Cannes 2025, Romería, Carla Simón's new film, arrives in cinemas on April 8, 2026, starring Llúcia Garcia. [Read more]
A German childhood by Fatih Akin, selected for Cannes Première at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Amrum is Fatih Akin's new film, to be unveiled in the Cannes Première selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. [Read more]
Connemara: Alex Lutz’s emotional drama airs on Canal+
Based on Nicolas Mathieu's novel, Connemara, directed by Alex Lutz and starring Mélanie Thierry and Bastien Bouillon, will air on Canal+ on March 24, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. [Read more]
The Love that Remains by Hlynur Pálmason, in the Cannes Première selection at the Festival de Cannes 2025
Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason's new film, The Love that Remains, joins the Cannes Première selection for the Festival de Cannes 2025. [Read more]
Privacy in the Spotlight: Jodie Foster Stars in Rebecca Zlotowski's Latest Film
Vie Privée, a film directed by Rebecca Zlotowski featuring Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, and Virginie Efira, will be available on VOD from March 26, 2026, following its theatrical release. [Read more]
The World's Richest Woman: Isabelle Huppert Now Available on VOD
The world's wealthiest woman — a dramatic comedy starring Isabelle Huppert, Marina Foïs, and Laurent Lafitte — will be available on VOD starting February 26, 2026. [Read more]
Vincent Maël Cardona's Le Roi Soleil, midnight screening at Cannes Festival 2025
Le Roi Soleil, the new film by Vincent Maël Cardona, will be presented at dusk, in a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. [Read more]
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
The Cannes Film Festival makes its return to the Croisette for its 79th edition from May 12 to 23, 2026. Click here for the latest updates and news! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 24, 2025 to May 29, 2025
Location
MK2 Library
128/162 av. de France
75013 Paris 13
Official website
www.mk2.com
Cannes Film Festival 2026: The Latest News and Updates on the 79th Edition
